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Over 2,300 H1N1 Cases Among 3,000 Influenza Infections ; CM Calls For Emergency Meeting

NEW DELHI, Aug 25: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has called for an emergency review meeting amid a rise in influenza cases in the national capital. Asserting that the situation was under control with adequate doctors and medicines, Singh said Delhi has reported around 3,000 influenza…

Over 2,300 H1N1 Cases Among 3,000 Influenza Infections ; CM Calls For Emergency Meeting
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Govt Restricts Fixed Dose Combinations Containing 2 Chemical Compounds For Young Children
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Govt Restricts Fixed Dose Combinations Containing 2 Chemical Compounds For Young Children

NEW DELHI, Aug 22: In a significant step to safeguard the health and safety of young children, the Government has imposed restrictions on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all fixed dose combinations containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, mandating a clear warning that these medicines shall not be used in children below four years…

Enrolment In Govt Schools Fell By Nearly 86 Lakh Between 2023-24 And 2025-26: MoE Report

New Delhi, Jul 7: Enrolment in government schools fell by nearly 86 lakh between 2023-24 and 2025-26 while private unaided recognised schools added more than 88 lakh students during the same period, according to the UDISE 2025-26 report released by the Ministry of Education. UDISE+ (Unified District Information System for Education Plus) is the Centre’s…

Enrolment In Govt Schools Fell By Nearly 86 Lakh Between 2023-24 And 2025-26: MoE Report
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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…

Recognizing Punjabi language on top of party agenda : Altaf Bukhari

JAMMU: The president of the Apni Party, Altaf Bukhari, stated that his party's main goal is for Jammu and Kashmir to recognise Punjabi as one of its official languages. "We plan to officially recognise Punjabi as one of Jammu and Kashmir's official languages. At a joining programme in Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, Bukhari stated, "The language has a huge contribution and is spoken by people from all the communities in most regions of Jammu and Kashmir." The event was planned by the party's women's wing and Jammu provincial president Pavneet Kour. Prominent Sikh Community social activist Inderpal Singh joined the Apni Party in the presence of the party president, along with his supporters Surinder Singh, Ranjit Singh, Bila Pardan, Paramjit Singh, Bachan Kumar, Ajit Singh, and others. Bukhari welcomed them into the fold of the party. Speaking at the event, Bukhari promised that the Party will address the problems facing the Sikh community and that no one would be left to suffer in silence. He told the newcomers and other Sikh community leaders that it is their first priority to recognise Punjabi language as one of the official languages in Jammu and Kashmir, alluding to the demand for its recognition. He reminisced about the literary and cultural contributions made by the language of Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, he pleaded with the government to ensure that representatives of the Sikh community from every area were represented in the Legislative Assembly. "Apni Party is committed to work for all the communities for their social, economic, and political upliftment by providing them equal representation," he stated. In addition to other languages, he pleaded with parents to educate their kids Punjabi so that it might be revitalised in accordance with community wishes. According to Bukhari, UT is suffering from power outages. After the severe winter, more electricity needs to be purchased for the Jammu and Kashmir areas in order to satisfy the increasing demand. He declared that the Apni Party is determined to carry on the fight for statehood and asked that Jammu and Kashmir hold assembly elections. Prominent party figures in attendance included Dr. Rohit Gupta, Ajaz Kazmi, Abhay Bakaya, Faqir Nath, Prem Lal, Shafi Sheikh, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Usman Majeed, Vijay Bakaya, Manjit Singh, and others. [caption id="attachment_6357" align="alignnone" width="300"] Recognizing Punjabi language on top of party agenda : Altaf Bukhari[/caption]    

ED attaches Rs 1.21 cr worth assets of Lal Singh

JAMMU: In a money laundering investigation, the Enforcement Directorate has attached properties valued at Rs 1.21 crore belonging to Lal Singh, a former minister and leader of the Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party (DSSP). The properties that were attached were 35 kanals of property valued at Rs 27.73 lakh, 48 kanals of land valued at Rs 33.01 lakh, and 84 kanals and nine marlas of land worth Rs 65.46 lakh. Parts of two colleges and a school in the Kathua district village of Karandi, valued at a total of Rs 1.21 crore, are attached assets. The Enforcement Directorate Jammu's Deputy Director issued an attachment order today. It should be noted that Lal Singh spent about eighteen days in the ED's custody and jail before the court granted him temporary release last week.   The chair of M/s RB Education Trust, which is embroiled in a money laundering issue, is her wife, former MLA Kanta Andotra. [caption id="attachment_6354" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED attaches Rs 1.21 cr worth assets of Lal Singh[/caption]          

Softer Provision Of UAPA Invoked Against Arrested Students: JKP

SRINAGAR: Following criticism from certain politicians, the Jammu and Kashmir Police defended on Tuesday, citing a "softer provision" of the anti-terror law, the booking under UAPA of seven university students who had yelled offensive slogans following the Indian cricket team's World Cup match. A number of politicians have denounced the police action, claiming that the youths will be negatively impacted by such severe punishment. These politicians include Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, the former chief ministers of J&K. The lads have been charged under section 13 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, or UAPA, according to a statement released by police on Tuesday. They also noted that "this provision of the Act is softer than other provisions."The UAPA's Section 13 prohibits encouraging or advising any illegal behaviour and carries a seven-year prison sentence. The Indian Penal Code's Sections 505 and 506, which deal with criminal intimidation and public mischief, have also been applied against the students. If found guilty, these clauses carry a maximum five-year prison sentence. According to the police, the event involved more than just shouting pro-Pakistan slogans. "...these slogans, as has usually been the case with a select few bullies, were aired to intimidate those who disagreed and also to identify and vilify those who choose to keep a distance." They claimed that terrorist and separatist networks were the cause of the incident. In support of the police action, the statement said that the teens' goal was not to express personal preferences for a specific sports team, nor was it to advocate for dissent or freedom of speech. "The goal is to intimidate people who might be harbouring negative feelings towards Pakistan or India or who disagree." This was supported by written complaints, according to the statement. According to the police, a written complaint served as the basis for the FIR, and sections were invoked in accordance with the complaint's contents. [caption id="attachment_6340" align="alignnone" width="300"] Softer Provision Of UAPA Invoked Against Arrested Students: JKP[/caption]  

Jammu A Lovely Place, IPL Matches A Possibility: Former NZ Captain Ross Taylor

JAMMU, Nov 28: Ross Taylor, the former captain of New Zealand cricket, described Jammu as a "lovely place" and expressed his belief that the Indian Premier League could play at the recently renovated Maulana Azad Stadium in the city centre. After a break of more than thirty years, the cricketer and more than a hundred former greats of the game have returned to Jammu and Kashmir's winter capital for the second season of the Legends League T20 cricket competition. Under floodlights, the 20,000-seat stadium hosted the first of the four matches on Monday night, drawing a boisterous crowd of supporters from throughout the region, including the Kashmir valley. "I believe you need to add a little extra grass to it.The beauty of cricket is that it is played differently in different parts of India. Similar wickets shouldn't be found everywhere, and this black dirt was a little low and sluggish. "Clearly, the final over decided the match, and in Twenty20 cricket, that's what you want," Taylor remarked. The hitter said as much to reporters during a post-game interview following Southern SuperStars' exciting five-wicket victory over Manipal Tigers. The Southern SuperStars needed 28 runs in the final two overs to overcome the modest 124 runs that the Manipal Tigers had set, and they did so thanks to Pawan Negi's valiant innings to end the match in 19.4 overs. Even though Harbhajan Singh of the Manipal Tigers is a bowler, the crowd of cricket enthusiasts was clearly cheering him on with every hit to the fence. The most economical bowler was Singh, who conceded just 10 runs in his four overs and claimed the crucial wicket of Jesse Ryder, the explosive opener. Taylor praised the Legends league's organisers and stated that it is beneficial for players to continue playing cricket after retirement. It is encouraging to see legends from other nations, including Harbhajan and (Suresh) Raina, come to life. People believe they won't see them again when they do retire, he said. Spreading the game and visiting unconventional cricketing locations like Jammu and Dehradun, which are presumably off the international calendar, is also a pleasant idea. The New Zealand player, who participated in 112 international tests and crushed 19 tonnes in a 15-year career, said, "People do come out at smaller places and see their heroes which is fantastic." Taylor, who was from an equally fascinating place, was also convinced about Jammu.This was a really enjoyable place for me. It's pleasant to be in Jammu. I haven't played here in the past. This region of the world is quite beautiful. Tuesday was a rest day for players like Kevin Piertersen, Devon Smith, Martin Guptill, and Nikhil Chopra at Jammu Tawi Golf Course. Some players, like Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, and S Sreesanth, offered prayers at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills. "The objective of the league is to take cricket where the game has not taken place for a very long time," said Raman Raheja, co-founder and chief executive officer of Legends League cricket, while thanking the audience for their attendance. In this third leg of the tournament, six teams comprising more than 100 former international players have advanced this far. We've played eight matches in Ranchi and Dehradun, and we currently have four in Jammu," he stated. Bilal Ahmad Mir, a Srinagar resident, was able to witness the players in person for the first time thanks to the series. "I watched a match in a stadium for the first time, and I thoroughly enjoyed it." Sanjay Kumar, speaking for the locals, said that they are pleased that Jammu is hosting such competitive cricket matches. He also asked for a reduction in the price of tickets for the final three matches. [caption id="attachment_6333" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jammu A…